Baseball
The Boston Latin School baseball team had an incredible turnaround this season. Starting off at a worrying 2-6 win-loss record, the team could feel the losses hanging over them, but it was just the incentive they needed. Boys’ baseball captain Amos Bergen (I) shares that the team knew they had to strengthen their offense if they wanted to turn this season around. Since then, the boys have only lost one game, landing a 12-7 record and securing them a spot in the State Tournament. Co-captain Charlie Hauck (I) reflects on the progress the team has made this season, saying, “We are a very close-knit group, which made it possible for us to climb out of the hole we dug ourselves into. Only a special team could do what we have done so far.” The Wolfpack was truly the underdog this season, and it is outstanding how far they have come.
Girls’ and Boys’ Crew
Both the boys’ and the girls’ crew teams have had impressive seasons so far. Weather challenges caused two races to be cancelled, limiting the teams’ chances to qualify for bigger races such as nationals. Despite this, the team has seen a lot of improvement this season. Varsity captain Alexa Schmitt (I) comments, “All of our boats have seen a lot of improvement, particularly throughout our week of April Break practice, where we were on the water twice a day.” Their dedicated training during break is what brought them to seventh place in ranked scholastic teams as they head into their championship season. Girls’ Head Coach Mr. Conor Fearon shares that “among the highs [of the season] were our notable victories and the time drops we’ve achieved over the weeks.” Coach Fearon also adds that the teams’ constant improvement showed “resilience, drive and belief,” which helped them qualify for NEIRA (New England Interscholastic Rowing Association).
As for the boys’ team, captain Rhys Crawford (I) shares that “this season has been one of steady growth.” Every member of the team put in a tremendous amount of effort and dedication to continue their trend of improvement. At this point in the season, Crawford comments that their “hard work is starting to pay off.” This is exemplified in how both the first varsity eight and the under 17 four qualified for nationals, which will be held in Florida. Such a notable achievement is a testament to “the gains [they’ve] made in both speed and cohesion,” Crawford adds. Aside from their success on the water, a special moment this season was “being able to spend time with teammates,” which Schmitt shares “is always a highlight for [them].”
Girls’ and Boys’ Lacrosse
Despite suffering many injuries this season, the girls’ lacrosse team has pushed through and made it to the playoffs. Varsity captain Charlotte Wall (I) shares that despite the injuries, the players “have come closer together as a team and have gotten to experiment with different positions.” Coping with many injuries was a challenge for the team, but they quickly adjusted and continued to work together. Wall also shares that the injured players continued to play a contributing role on the team by “showing up to cheer everyone on” and bringing enthusiasm and energy to encourage the team. Maintaining this positive attitude and perseverance helped against some of their toughest opponents, including Newton South High School, where the team eventually came out victorious after going into overtime. The boys’ lacrosse team has also shown an incredible amount of perseverance and determination throughout their season. With one of their star players, goalie Will Ferraro (I), saving 104 shots in only four games, the team is extremely well-equipped and prepared as they go onto the state championship playoffs.
Powerlifting
The BLS powerlifting team (BLSPL) has reached new heights this season, earning top placements at each competition. Lifters competed in state, national and international meets and swept through each one. They took home first place for the girls’ team and first place for combined team at the 2025 High School Nationals Championship, which featured Kate Lincecum (II), Aidan Mak (II) and Paris Do (IV) in first place and Olurimi Alofe (I), Emily Polcaro (I), Fabiana Polcaro (III) and Emmanuella Gustave-Paul (IV) in the top 5 for their weight class. Some powerlifters competed at the International Drug Free Powerlifting Association international student and university championship, where they also earned first place for the girls’ team. Aside from their impressive rankings, BLSPL has grown as a community, reaching a record-high of over 60 lifters this year. Although their season has ended, you can still find lifters in the weight room talking and joking with one another because, as BLSPL President Emily Polcaro (I) shares, “you come for the weights but stay for the people.” Polcaro encourages new lifters to join the team, where they will be welcomed by next year’s president, Kate Lincecum (II), and the new board.
Sailing
The BLS sailing team is sailing smoothly through their season. During their first regatta, the BLS IA division — Caleb Kohn (I), Mary Lee (I) and Charis Neave (III) — won with only 9 points overall. Although many starters were absent during their quad meet and they had to do a lot of boat shuffling, the team managed to win against all groups except for one. In the Donald Fleet Race, the Wolfpack placed seventh out of 20, with senior captains Lee and Kohn earning first place in division A, and Charlie Guthrie (V) and Elio Kohn (III) securing 15th place in division B. The team has been working hard all season and will miss their seniors.
Softball
The BLS softball team has had quite the season this year, ending with a 5-14 record. Despite this, the girls worked hard and maintained a positive attitude throughout the season. After every game, they shout-out the players who had shone on the field, promoting companionship and effort. The eight seniors have made extremely valuable contributions to the team this year. In the Dual County League, Bridget Ball (I) ranked second for the stolen base category and Christina George (I) ranked third for the win category. Captain Ava Enright (I) fielded a perfect 1.00 and went 2-3 with an in-the-park home run, five stolen bases and two runs batted all in one game. Abigail Rosenfield (I) helped tremendously in their win against Brookline, going 4-4 with three runs batted in and drawing one walk. Kelly McKenna (I) is first on the leaderboard for fielding percentage at a perfect 1.000. Sylvie Hove (I) played a crucial role in energizing the team during a tough game, getting a hit at the most opportune time. Captain Cortney Lenz (I) led the team through the season, placing top three in triples, slugging percentage, runs batted in, earned run average, home runs and on-base percentage. We cannot wait to see what the team has in store for us next season!
Track and Field
This season, the track team has seen a lot of new participants, giving the team more opportunity and depth as it took on some of its fiercer competitors. Varsity captain Benny Pierre Louis (I) shares that it was inspiring to see returning runners “beat their personal records and set a good example for the new teammates.” The unfortunate weather this season, however, presented a challenge for the track team as many meets were cancelled, limiting the athletes’ chances to qualify for divisional and state championships and, as Pierre Louis says, “testing the team’s durability to work in any condition.” The team has nevertheless seen numerous individuals and relay teams qualify and go on to divisionals, which will take place from May 29 to May 31. As for the seniors, Head Coach Sean Nyhan shares that “this senior class is going to be greatly missed [as they are] one of the best groups of leaders we have ever seen.” The seniors and the captains on the team have worked hard to create a positive and uplifting environment, which has a significant impact on the younger athletes. Because of the constant effort they put in, Coach Nyhan comments that “the future looks bright for the team.”
Girls’ and Boys’ Tennis
The girls’ tennis team has had a strong season so far, even reaching the No. 1 rank in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association girls’ tennis rankings. With an impressive 11-3 record, Vanessa Vu (II) comments that “each loss has been an incredibly close match,” reflecting the team’s work ethic and perseverance throughout the season. The boys’ tennis team started strong, winning their match 1-0 against Catholic Memorial and making playoffs. As playoffs and state tournaments are approaching, captain Niamh Govender (I) shares that she believes the girls’ team has the potential to make it far in the tournament and maintain the strength they have shown all season. In addition to their strong performance, Govender also notes that the team’s dynamic this year “is special; it feels like we are all one big family.” We wish them the best of luck with the rest of the season!
Boys’ Volleyball
With a positive record and an early entrance to the playoffs, the boys’ volleyball team has had a strong season. This year, the Wolfpack defeated the teams that they had lost to in previous years, which is a cause of pride for the boys. These wins, of course, come with a fair share of losses, but captain John Tran (I) shares, “[Although] there is stuff that we wished we could do better, and teams that we played where we wished we could’ve done better, […] as one of the upperclassmen on the team, I can comfortably say that I am proud of each and every individual on this team.” The boys put in a lot of work and dedication this season, and their effort shows. As the seniors prepare to say their goodbyes, Nicolas Tse (I) comments, “The team has had lots of fun throughout this season and is excited, while sad, for it to slowly come to a close.”
